Purchaser - Livingston, United Kingdom - Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.

Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.

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Livingston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany's largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 7,600 WTGs (Wind Turbine Generators) under contract and more than 2,100 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

What makes us stand out from other service companies? We offer everything from A to Z and match that with a passion for all technical services related to wind power.

The objective of our engineers and technicians is to individually increase efficiency and always to keep availability high.

It is our objective to achieve the best-possible technical operation for our client's systems and in turn, offer cost-effective solutions.

We do everything possible to keep the wind turbines up and running and improve their performance, for the long term.

In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTGs/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, we aim to expand further into the onshore market.

Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.'s head office is in Edinburgh.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader.

Although most of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and other DWT (Deutsche Windtechnik) group countries.

Purchaser - Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Role
This is a role within the Supply Chain team at Deutsche WindTechnik UK
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Controlling the flow of parts into the business by working closely with suppliers:

Ensuring the efficient transportation of parts from suppliers to site

You will use your skills in a challenging environment within our team. We require someone with enthusiasm, business experience and a willingness to adapt & facilitate change.

Take ownership for all aspects of supply for the UK business, including but not exclusively, the operational and performance management of suppliers
Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives and activities, working alongside other functions to implement sourcing strategy and support on cost saving opportunities
Performance and vendor management including regular feedback to stakeholders
Support vendor selection and qualification
Ensuring the smooth and efficient purchase to pay process, to include placing orders, expediting deliveries and completing invoice queries for all Supplier orders
Creation and maintenance of the preferred supplier list in collaboration with the Procurement team
Implementation of purchasing strategy at an operational level in UK
Primary contact for Operations, including regular reviews and feedback sessions
Feedback and close cooperation with the Procurement team
Major components support, to include product specification support, liaison with suppliers to ensure the purchasing guidelines are met and contract review to ensure meets UK requirements
Ensuring commoditised contracts meet the requirements of the UK
Management and improvement of supplier data in ProAlpha in the UK
Responsible for obtaining quotations from suppliers where framework agreements are not in place
To work closely with the Operations team ensuring delivery on time in full for planned works
Strong and clear engagement with key stakeholders
Ensure early and continuous integration of the Supply Chain function into projects
Ensuring that the materials/parts are delivered on time, to budget, and to specification
Ensure that timely communication of all internal reports is met
Fully participate in all relevant training & process activities

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Previous experience of working in a purchasing role
A working knowledge of ERP
Good interpersonal and persuasion skills
Good numerate and Microsoft IT skills
Commercially savvy
Proactive
Delivery focused
Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team & under time pressure
Good communication skills written & oral (essential)

We Offer:

Competitive salary
Company pension
Benefit Hub
Life insurance
Private dental insurance & medical insurance

Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a work environment free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications related to job competence.

Deutsche Windtechnik does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

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